William Shatner and Henry Winkler have each had very successful TV shows in their careers. They’ve also had shows cancelled after one season. So, how’s Better Late Than Never been doing in the ratings? Could it return for season two on NBC?
On Better Late Than Never, Henry Winkler, William Shatner, Terry Bradshaw and George Foreman embark on the journey of a lifetime, traveling across Asia on their own, with no schedule and no itinerary. The only help comes from Jeff Dye, a young tech-savvy comedian. He has an agenda of his own and he isn’t above leading the men off track.
The series launched on August 23rd to a 1.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 7.35 million viewers. It was a positive start in the ratings — in part because it followed NBC’s very popular America’s Got Talent series. The second episode did about the same and the third installment dropped only 6%.
Based on these ratings, it seems very likely that the peacock network would want to order a second season of Better Late Than Never. It’s unclear if the stars would want to make another season or if the cast/locale would change in season two. Regardless, the numbers are very positive so I think we’ll be seeing a second season next summer.
But, what do you think? Do you think Better Late Than Never should be cancelled or renewed for season two? Would you like to see the same cast return, perhaps visiting a different part of the world? How about a new cast?
9/22 update: NBC has renewed Better Late Than Never for a second season. Details here.
As “mature” people ourselves, we thoroughly enjoyed it. We have had similar adventures – I had to run to teh van in Theodore Roosevelt before Lonesome George the bison charged. We got stuck in black sand with a rental car in Iceland and had to flag people down, generally we do just what these guys did on a smaller and less expensive scale…please bring it back. Maybe Africa or South America or the Canadian Arctic.
Please renew this show. It’s really funny and everything else on TV is crap to say the least
Same cast please renew this show. Everything else on TV is cap to say the least.
LOVED THIS SHOW! ! Really enjoyed seeing the different countries and experiences the cast had along the way. I laughed so much T.V. needs more shows like this. There has to be a 2nd season with the same cast.
This show is hilarious, with a perfect mixture of personalities. Never laughed so much. Would love to see it come back with the same cast.
They must renew this. I grew up watching these guys and I loved every minute of it. I was cracking up all the time during each episode and had a smile a mile wide on my face the whole time. Please bring back the same cast and let’s see them again next summer.
When I saw the commercials I couldn’t wait for it to start and I wasn’t disappointed. The cast is fantastic together and I look forward to another season.
Best show ever!!! During this complicated time what a joy! It was like watching A Hard Days Night 40 years later. Laughed myself silly. This show has to be renewed with same cast!!! BTW can I be in the show as a wing girl? 65 year old hippie/pr specialist and a ham. Just note I will need to nap with George. And maybe consider NM? Lot of weird sh*t here. Aliens and goofballs like me!!! So sad it ended. The elephant scene was the only time I cried. God bless you guys, especially Henry Winkler, for coming up with such… Read more »
Loved every episode! The chemistry between the entire cast is what made the show so much fun to watch. They should go on an African safari and visit India for season 2.
This was the best new comedy in years. Praying there is another season soon. Couldn’t stop laughing
This show was great. Love the cast as is, Jeff Dye fit right in too.
Renew, Renew, Renew!!!!! This is the Best Show on TV right now!!!! Please Renew with the same cast. There are so many other places for them to go. They are wonderful.
Definitely renew! I haven’t laughed this hard in years! It is one of the select few “feel-good” shows on TV.
Absolutely loved it!!!! The chemistry betwwen the guys was fantastic and they were so funny and entertaining! It was lIke they were life long friends. The trips were amazing. Please bring them back and keep the adventure going!
I thought the show was fun, funny, and a great way to see non traditional places in the world. Thailand was awesome! Love to be traveling with these icons. They were great together